POSH enquiry processes and workplace compliance
Saranya J
Team Lead – Workplace Wellbeing | Psychiatric Social Worker (POSH Trained)
Bengaluru
Summary
Psychiatric Social Worker and Team Lead in workplace wellbeing with experience in employee counseling, sensitive case handling, and behavioral interventions. POSH trained with interest in supporting safe workplace practices, grievance handling, and awareness initiatives. Skilled in confidential case management, stakeholder coordination, and training facilitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
11.2024 - Current
- Lead the team handling complex workplace behavioral and psychosocial cases, ensuring clinical, ethical, and confidential case management
- Collaborate with HR and leadership in addressing sensitive workplace concerns, and supporting policy implementation.
- Facilitate workplace sensitization and preventive training programs, promoting respectful and safe workplace practices.
- Supervise documentation, reporting standards, and well-being initiatives to enhance organizational culture.
Psychiatric Social Worker
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Handle workplace behavioural and psychosocial cases.
- Provide confidential employee counselling and crisis support.
- Conduct awareness sessions on respectful workplace behaviour and mental wellbeing.
- Coordinate with HR and welfare teams on employee concerns.
Education
M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work - Psychiatric Social Work
National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
Bengaluru 04.2001 -
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Auxilium College (Autonomous)
Vellore, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Auxilium College (Autonomous)
Vellore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Case Management
Active Listening & Empathy
Trauma-Informed Practice
Conflict Resolution
Employee Wellbeing
Investigation Support
Training & Facilitation
Psychological Safety
POSH and Workplace Safety
Additional Information
- Recognized as Best Researcher during postgraduate training for excellence in research methodology and academic performance.
- Cleared UGC NET in Social Work demonstrating strong academic foundation and subject expertise.
- Promoted from team member to leadership role reflecting professional growth and organizational trust.
Certification
POSH Trainer
Interests
Internal Committee coordination
Safe workplace policy awareness
External POSH member career pathway
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
11.2024 - Current
POSH Trainer
04-2024
Psychiatric Social Worker
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
02.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Laboratory Techniques
05-2015
M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work - Psychiatric Social Work
National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
04.2001 -
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Auxilium College (Autonomous)
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Auxilium College (Autonomous)
04.2001 -